Virtual servers

Why IBM mainframe for virtual servers?

Optimal resource sharing between virtual servers can help your enterprise realize up to 100 percent system resource use. IBM z Systems mainframes offer outstanding virtual server density, making it possible to deploy thousands of virtual servers on a single mainframe. IBM mainframe security delivers high levels of isolation and protection of services on virtual servers for greater data integrity. Look to IBM z Systems for industry-leading and proven1 cloud and IT optimization capabilities to reduce the cost of managing and maintaining a proliferation of servers.

Differentiate your cloud services

8,000 virtual servers on a single system offer unparalleled scalability

IBM mainframe virtualization technologies for virtual servers

Consolidate and deploy thousands of virtual servers on one mainframe for extreme horizontal scalability, savings potential and resource sharing. z/VM is designed for real time provisioning of virtual servers for diverse workloads in a protected, isolated environment.

Simplify management of virtual Linux servers and z/VM from a single user interface. Deploy cloud infrastructure quickly by identifying and aggregating resources. Gain flexible reporting, support for advanced z/VM capabilities in a few keystrokes, and automation of common virtualization tasks.